As CASA’s Director of Property Management, Latrise Hines, stated, “CASA serves the lowest income members of our community, which can include veterans, individuals and families that are fleeing domestic violence …those that are experiencing homelessness, those that are disabled… we aim to serve those who cannot access housing anywhere else the Triangle.”
CASA’s projects come to light through careful collaboration among many organizations, including multiple non-profit and civic groups, and by accessing municipal and other government funding sources. Self-Help’s role as lending partner helps secure the remaining funds needed to complete the projects.
In 2023, Self-Help approved a $1,430,000 loan to CASA to fund the construction of Bryan Place, which provides 16 units of affordable housing aimed at people who earn significantly less than the Adjusted Median Income. The property is named in honor of Nancye Bryan, a former board member at CASA, who showed her steadfast dedication to CASA’s mission through her fundraising, advocacy and elbow grease.
“The collaboration with Self-Help has been great,” explained Amanda Barbee, CASA’s Real Estate Developer, “not just because of the funding they provided, but also because of Self-Help's 'let's figure this out together' approach, which showed true partnership."